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Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin visited her alma mater - the University of Illinois - for QUAD DAY. Mayor Marlin welcomed students to campus and registered them to vote. If you have not registered to vote please go here to get started. Photos courtesy of Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin
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Arts Grants 2023 STAY TUNED
The Urbana Arts & Culture Program is in transition, and due to this, the next arts grant cycle will not begin on October 1, 2022, as it has in previous years. However, please stay tuned as the program will definitely be continuing. Public announcements will be made as soon as the date is set to start submitting applications. Questions may be emailed to Stepheny McMahon at slmcmahon@urbanaillinois.us.
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Why is the City of Urbana completing a Downtown Public Realm Study?
Downtown Urbana has been an important place for residents, students, and visitors over the years and recent investments in public amenities have had a positive impact on the urban fabric of downtown. However, the City realizes there is still work to be done in creating a vibrant downtown that serves the surrounding residents, university community, and the whole of Urbana. This study is an opportunity to engage the community to identify an actionable plan to improve the public realm in Downtown Urbana.
How do I get involved?
There will be several opportunities to get involved in the Downtown Urbana Public Realm Study. Completing the mapping activity included on this web page is a great place to start. Then, be sure to check back frequently to either this website or the City of Urbana website to hear about upcoming public workshops and meetings. Lastly, the Consultant Team working on this project will be out and about, walking the streets of Downtown Urbana the week of July 18th. We'd love to hear from you - so if you see a group walking around with clip boards and taking photos, please say hello!
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Urbana Business Mixer
Business owners, staff, and residents enjoyed a mixer held at Analog Wine Library in Downtown Urbana last week. To read more about incentives to do business in Urbana, go here.
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Work with us at UPTV. Go here to apply.
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The Commercial Signage Grant Program provides matching grant funds to businesses to enhance their store fronts with the addition or improvement of commercial signage. Go here for more.
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The answer: FREE!!!!
The question: What is this?
Yes, that's right. BULK WOOD is FREE at the Landscape Recycling Center.
NOW is the best time to come and get this FREE WOOD, because it will be nice and dry for your fall and winter fires.
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The City of Urbana needs a youth delegate, between 14 to 18 years of age for its Sustainability Advisory Commission.
The Urbana Sustainability Advisory Commission (SAC) receives reports from staff on environmental programming performed by the City and makes recommendations on future sustainability and resilience activities.
To see more information go here.
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Welcoming Week has brought together thousands of community members through hundreds of events to celebrate immigrants who have made Champaign County home. We need your help! This is our first event after Covid-19 and we want to make it epic! Go here to see the list of activities that are sure to invigorate you, your family, and friends.
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SEPTEMBER IS BIKE MONTH!
C-U Bike Month is fast approaching. Please register here.
Make sure you visit the City of Urbana Bike to Work tent at 201 West Main Street in beautiful Downtown Urbana. We'll be there from 7 to10 a.m., Wednesday, September 14!! Come grab a FREE shirt (please sign-up), grab a healthy snack, and visit with your neighbors and friends!
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Scan the QR code to R.S.V.P. We hope to CU there!
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PYGMALION returns September 22-24, and the festival has just announced their lineup. Once again featuring music and literature, as well as THINK and The Made Fest, PYGMALION is bringing some exciting names to C-U. Here’s a closer look at the schedule and some of the noteworthy guests. The full schedule and lineup can be found on PYGMALION’s website here.
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An Evening with Mia P. Manansala: Pygmalion
Thursday, September 22
6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Urbana Free Library – Busey Mills Reading Room
Join us for a reading and book signing with mystery author Mia P. Manansala as part of Pygmalion 2022!
Books will be available to purchase at the reading.
This event is generously funded by The Urbana Free Library Foundation.
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The Urbana Park District's Latest Program Guide
See the full guide here, visit 505 West Stoughton Street in Urbana, or call 217-367-1544 for more information.
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FREE FREE FREE FREE
Mark your calendars for September 9 & 10, 2022, for this year’s CU Black & African Arts Festival! This year’s 2-Day festivities will kick-off with The Soul Rebels at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, September at9, 2022, at 8 p.m. On September 10, 2022, dive into more celebration with live performances, vendors, the Kids’s Corner, food, fun, and more from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lincoln Square Mall.
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A Conversation with Marlee Matlin: From Oscar to the West Wing
Wednesday, September 14
7-8 p.m.
The Urbana Free Library – Zoom
Register Here
In celebration of Deaf Awareness Month, Marlee Matlin joins Illinois Libraries Present to share the highs and lows of her Hollywood career and journeys as an activist.
This program will be offered in ASL and translated through an interpreter.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present
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Visit the vibrant City of Urbana, which is just a few minutes away. Come shop, play, dine, and stay! You can have a big life in our small city. #SmallCityBigLife
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Just because summer is almost over doesn't mean the fun in Urbana has ended. Urbana's Market at the Square is going strong every Saturday through October. Join us at the corner of Vine and Illnois Streets from 7 a.m. until noon, rain or shine.
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To learn more go here to Imagine Urbana!
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